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Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) was an American photographer known for her powerful black and white images that captured the human condition during the Great Depression and World War II. Her work is characterized by its empathy, social conscience, and stark realism, often focusing on the lives of marginalized communities. Lange's iconic photographs like "Migrant Mother" and "White Angel Breadline" are considered some of the most important documents of the 20th century.
Born
May 26, 1895
Birth place
Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Died
October 11, 1965
Death place
San Francisco, California, United States